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    Help Next Launcher 3D default problem

    Can anyone advise me, please? I have the Next 3D Launcher installed on several phones. I just did a factory reset on my GS4 and transferred my girls phone over to it. It worked fine when I used the phone but for some reason now, the launcher will not keep as default. Every time I press...
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    Help SGH M919 Help PLEASE!!

    Hey all, yesterday, my Tmobile GS4 was fine. I was out late and the battery died. Now Its fully charged but i am still unable to turn it on. I can SOMETIMES get it to the Samsung welcome screen before it simply shuts back down. This is stock Rom, stock everything, not even rooted device...
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    Root [MetroPCS] "Root Permissions appear to be lost" swipe to fix.

    I downloaded a newer version of TWRP Recovery from this forum and it seems to have corrected the issue wherein root permissions were getting lost on recovery boot, but I am still getting the following message when i boot into recovery. Is this something to worry about and if so how do i fix...
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    Root [MetroPCS] Issue/Question about Root Permissions

    Hey all, I was sent a replacement phone from Assurion. I rooted with Saferoot and flashed a TWRP custom recovery. Now, every time I boot into recovery, when I try to boot out, I get a message that says: "Root Permissions appear to be lost" swipe to fix. Swiping fixes it until i do it...
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    Do these instructions make sense? Please help with SGH-M919n

    I have a situation and before I take the advice I was given, I wanted to check with you to see if it is sound advice and makes sense. The situation is as follows: I cracked the glass on the Galaxy S4. The LCD was fine and the touch screen was still working perfectly. It was purely cosmetic...
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    Partition SD card GS4 help, please

    Hi all. I have a Rooted SGH M919N and a 32gb ext sd card. I have some movies I've sabed on it, but also want to put some large apps there. I have Links2SD but I've never partitioned anything. I found directions online that said to back up everything then just boot into recovery TWRP, and go...
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    Sgh m919n rooted mms help

    Hi everyone. I have a rooted GS4 and I've been having an issue. Out of nowhere, I'm suddenly unable to send or receive pics via text message. Anyone have any idea what's going on? Happens both on wifi and 4g.
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    Pin2 code

    Hey everyone. So, I thought I'd found all of the settings on my new GS4 but I stumbled across FDN (Speed Dial) today. Anyhow, in order to activate it, I need to enter and/or change my "pin2" number. (I didn't even know I had a pin 1 number) I called metro pcs and spoke to one of our...
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    Metro pcs gs4 please help!!!

    I tried to flash clockwork mod recovery using odin on my new GS4. I got the Green Pass message but when the phone rebooted itself its stuck on the metro pcs screen. someone please help, im happy to donate to anyone who can help me fix this
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    Root [MetroPCS] Metro PCS GS4 ROOT (SGH-M919N)

    Hi Everyone. Has anyone figured out a method to root the new Metro PCS GS4 (SGH-M919N)? I am unsure if the T-Mobile instructions will work for the new Metro PCS Version. Please advise. Thanks.
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    Hello

    Hi All, New User here. I've learned everything I know about root access, unlocking, and Android in general from these forums over the years so a big thanks to everyone here for all your hard work. I look forward to interacting with you.